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front grille options
« on: March 27, 2014, 06:29:37 pm »
My front grille is starting to show its age pretty badly, would like to swap for a new OEM one but can't find the part number on the t'tnets - does anyone have it? Alternatively what's the general consensus on non-oem fit? I guess a third option would be to take it off an respray it myself but I have a feeling that it won't wear too well on UK roads. 

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Re: front grille options
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2014, 06:33:23 pm »
The US Spec Smooth Grill is on this thread if that helps?

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,59230.0.html
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Re: front grille options
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2014, 07:35:40 pm »
The US Spec Smooth Grill is on this thread if that helps?

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,59230.0.html

Thanks for that, did remember do a google with that part number but because of the (I presume) US designation I can't seem to find a genuine euro supplier

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Re: front grille options
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2014, 07:17:33 pm »
Anyone else able to help out on this? Picked up a big stone chip in the last week and want to sort it out

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Re: front grille options
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2014, 08:32:39 pm »
3M vinyl wrap is a cheaper and safer option than painting that you can still do yourself.
It is much easier to work with than many might expect, plus you could go with something a little different. For example, I have just wrapped mine in the carbon effect vinyl and I think it has come out really well.

If the stone chips are really bad, the vinyl will follow them and still show so you may still need to do a bit of smoothing, you just wouldn't need to worry about achieving a good paint and lacquer finish.

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Re: front grille options
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2014, 09:46:19 pm »
I have a spare, smooth, GTI front grille with magnets attached behind to allow for easy application/removal of number plates if anyone is interested? I will put a For Sale advert up tomorrow. PM me if interested.



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